Obituaries
Marilyn Ward
March 10, 1937 ~ April 6, 2024 (age 87) Marilyn Rose McKee Ward 87, of Whiteville, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April, 6, 2024. Born March 10, 1937, Marilyn was the daughter of Dennis [Read More]
Year: 2024
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Car Hit by Gunfire Near State Line
Two teenagers escaped injury in a shooting Sunday, but investigators are not sure where the shooting actually occurred. The sheriff’s office reported that deputies were called to Fries Bay and Wright roads around 5:23 p.m. [Read More]
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Man Grazed by Bullet While Feeding Cats
Deputies are searching for the suspect who wounded a Riegelwood man while he was feeding his cats Saturday. Sherman Lewis Brown, 72, of Weyman Road, told deputies he was working in his yard when he [Read More]
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Suspect Sought After Friday Shooting
A man is recovering after he was shot through the leg near Tabor City Friday. Deputies were called to 15 Ying Lane around 3:30 a.m. to a disturbance, sheriff’s reports said. While they were en [Read More]
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Father Pleads to Ten Sex Crimes Against Four Girls
Nestor Redono-Paloma will serve 20 to 29 years in prison for the rape and molestation of four of his minor children. Redono-Paloma, 43, pleaded guilty to ten felony sex charges in Columbus County Superior Court [Read More]
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Rebecca Elizabeth (Mitchell) Freeman
August 1, 1941 ~ April 7, 2024 (age 82) Evangelist Rebecca Elizabeth Freeman passed on Sunday, April 07, 2024 in Wilmington, NC at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center. Funeral services will be held [Read More]
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Betty Jane Williamson Shuman
May 3, 1947 ~ April 5, 2024 (age 76) Betty Jane Williamson Shuman passed away at her residence on Friday, April 5, 2024. She was born on May 3, 1947, in Columbus County to Charles [Read More]
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Warrants: Woman Took Roundup, Pens, Refrigerant
Chemicals, inkpens, a magazine and other items were among the merchandise a Tabor City woman allegedly shoplifted from Walmart March 12. Sheila Deanna Bullock, 23, was arrested April 4 and released on a secured bond [Read More]
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State Will Raise Some DMV Fees
A number of N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) fees will increase, effective July 1. As directed by state law, the DMV is required to adjust fees and rates every four years, based on the [Read More]
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County Takes Down Two Alleged Drug Operations
Two alleged narcotics distribution operations were raided Thursday, resulting in the confiscation of cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana, along with firearms and cash. Sheriff W.A. “Bill” Rogers said in a oppress release that Daheem Kevin Durante [Read More]
Obituaries
Corey Alexander Monroe
November 10, 1997 ~ March 31, 2024 (age 26) Memorial service’s will be held on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 1pm in the Union funeral home chapel. He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter [Read More]
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Frank Arthur Sibbett
December 18, 1943 ~ April 5, 2024 (age 80) Frank passed away peacefully on April 5th, 2024, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family, with his favorite music playing. He was born [Read More]
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Stinson Williamson
February 21, 1942 ~ April 6, 2024 (age 82) Stinson Williamson, 82 of Boardman went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Lumberton. Funeral services will be conducted at [Read More]
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Ruth Millikan Cox Church
February 15, 1951 ~ April 6, 2024 (age 73) Ruth Millikan Cox Church, age 73, of Whiteville, NC, passed away peacefully at her home. Ruth was born on February 15, 1951, in New Hanover County [Read More]
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Joan Gale McDonald
August 15, 1953 — April 6, 2024 Joan Gale McDonald, 70, of Clarkton passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024. She was born in Bladen County on August 15, 1953, to the late Henry McDonald [Read More]
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Bracey Sentenced in 2020 Hallsboro Killing
Almost exactly four years after Joshua Blake Teder’s death, Nigel Tasheem Bracey was sentenced to prison for second degree murder today (April 5). Bracey, 35, pleaded guilty to second degree murder, possession of a firearm [Read More]